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How to Choose a Bilingual Dictionary
If you are learning a language, you will sooner or later decide to get rid of the dog-eared, fifty-year-old dictionary that your aunt used when she was at school and buy yourself something a little more up-to-date. But when you arrive at your favourite bookstore, you are amazed to see that there are as many different dictionaries to choose from as there are yoghurts in the hypermarket (I spend half an hour every week trying to find a simple natural yoghurt).Here are a few guidelines help you choose your new bilingual dictionary:1. Bigger isn’t always betterMy French students get really confused when they look up “get” in our enormous French-English dictionary.Read more…Learning the Russian Language Today
The Russian language is the most commonly spoken language in Europe. It is a Slavic language whose roots can be traced to Sanskrit, Greek, and Latin. Though not as internationally prominent as its days as the official language of the former Soviet Union, it is still the official language of such countries as Russia, Belarus, and Kazakhstan.Read more…Peep into the Fabulous World of Dictionaries
Lexicography is an important branch of linguistics, which covers the theory and practice of compiling dictionaries. The history of lexicography of the English language goes as far back as the Old English period where its first traces are found in the form of the glosses of religious books with interlinear translation from Latin. Regular bilingual English-Latin dictionaries already existed in the 15th century.Read more…Authentic VS. Graded Material in Second Languages
As you all know, the main difference between authentic vs. graded materials is that in the latter, the materials almost always revolve around a particular structure that is presented to the student. For example, if the tense being presented is, say, “The Past Tense,” every single speaker in the dialogs or even the texts given to the students are in that tense.Read more…Seven Free Online Resources for Learning Chinese Faster
Are you learning Chinese?Chances are, you've already searched the internet for information that'll help you learn Chinese. And what do you find?Read more…Italian: Speaking the Language of Love
One of the most romantic languages on earth is Italian.There is indescribable quality to the Italian language that makes it sound so florid and expressive – two qualities that lend itself well to missives of love and passionate feelings.But what could have made the Italian language become so associated with feelings of love and romance?Read more…How to Evaluate Foreign Language Courses
The internet is full of a wide variety of Spanish language courses and the decision of which one to purchase can be overwhelming. Do you follow the traditional paths and go with Pimsleur, Berlitz or Rosetta Stone? All are great products, but they carry a pretty hefty price tag.Read more…A Review of a Mexican Spanish Dictionary - The Dictionary of Chicano Spanish
As every Spanish translator knows, Spanish is a diverse language and can vary among speakers, depending on the region where it is spoken. There are many different regions in the world where Spanish is spoken and translators have to know how to deal with these regional varieties in their translations.For example, Spanish spoken in Cuba is slightly different than Spanish spoken in Spain, which is slightly different from the Spanish spoken in Mexico or the Dominican Republic.Read more…Terrestrial Translator
Star Trek has a wonderful device called the universal translator. It translates spoken and written alien languages into English, and would probably translate different human languages, if there were more than one in that specifically created future. Though it doesn’t know how to translate isolated foreign words like Russian or French, it is a truly marvelous technology.Read more…English In The New World
From its early British heritage, the English language has evolved and it will continue to do so as it creeps its way into societies all over the world. The English you know may not be what another person, who lives in another country, knows. Different countries have developed their own unique way of using English.Read more…Condition of English in Bangladesh: Second Language or Foreign Language
Mother tongue or first language is perhaps the most favorite thing for any person. The question of language has resulted into many conflicts and discontentment. The prime example of such discontentment is the Language Movement of 1952 in Bangladesh.Read more…Cornish Never Died
The subject of dead languages has come up a lot for me lately. In a recent conversation, I mentioned my desire to learn Cornish, a Celtic language closely related to Welsh, and the response I got was "Oh, yeah, that's a dead language, right?" I quickly came to the defense of Cornish, a language alive and well by my standards, but what began was a lively debate on what exactly constituted a dead language and whether or not Cornish fit the suit (yes, that was a Johnny Bravo reference).Read more…Three Mistakes Foreign Language Teachers Make That Cause Learners to Fail
Are you guilty of any of these erroneous practices in ELT or language teaching? Any one of them can easily derail the students’ efforts in language acquisition and learning or cause them grave problems. So, review these areas, make any needed adjustments to your teaching practice.Read more…Do This and You Can Cause Your EFL or Foreign Language Students Serious Problems
As language teaching professionals, we’re constantly on the look for ways, tips and techniques to improve our craft and our teaching. Here are two notorious areas where teachers may fall prey to practices which can actually have a highly negative impact on the learners’ language learning and acquisition and cause them serious problems. In the article, “Three Mistakes Language Teachers Make That Cause Learners to Fail”, we discussed three of the principal ways teachers can derail their learners’ progress.Read more…If You Think English is Difficult Try Mandarin – Part 1
Several factors make learning Chinese a considerably more formidable task than learning another Germanic or Romance languages. Studying a foreign language is an excellent way for English and other language teachers to improve their own teaching. It also forces you into the role of a student so you can experience first hand the problems, difficulties and challenges your EFL learners face in your classes.Read more…If You Think English is Difficult Try Mandarin – Part 2
Several factors make learning Chinese a considerably more formidable task than learning another Germanic or Romance languages. Studying a foreign language is an excellent way for English and other language teachers to improve their own teaching. It also forces you into the role of a student so you can experience first hand the problems, difficulties and challenges your EFL learners face in your classes.Read more…How to Score High on English TOEIC, TOEFL, IELTS, Cambridge Tests
Score HIGH on NEW English TestsWhy international students fail English testsStudents fail because they do not understand the test requirements.Students fail because they underestimate the large volume of work necessary to pass.Students fail because they have limited English vocabulary.Read more…The Nature of Language
I have come to the conclusion that cyberspeak is an enjoyable language. It allows one to break the rules of grammar and punctuation without penalty. Language, especially English, has always been an organic substance.Read more…4 Ideas How to Have Your Website Translated into Russian Cheap or Even for Free
More and more website owners are now trying to reach people who speak other languages. Russian is now among languages most often translated into. It's no wonder.Read more…How to Take the Labour out of Language Learning
Oh yes, it is possible. Let me show you some of the ways.First of all commit to enjoyment and make the decision that it’s going to be fun.Read more…
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Online TEFL courses open up amazing career opportunities for aspiring teachers in countries that are experiencing a high demand for people with English language skills. With globalization, there is increasing pressure on people to acquire excellent writing and reading English skills. In fact, mastery of language often becomes decisive when selecting people for jobs. That is why many people are desperately trying to improve their English language skills. - Learn How to Speak Mandarin - 13 Basic Mandarin Chinese Phrases - By: Shun Minh
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Lots of prestigious academic institutions organize accredited TEFL courses as part of their extensive English teaching programs. These programs are geared towards coping with the international demand for people equipped to teach the most widely spoken language in the world. - Why Learn to Speak Foreign Languages - By: David Stack
Why should we learn another language? Today when the whole world is becoming English-speaking, I don't see any reasons for learning languages other than English. We can go anywhere in the world and communicate in English with the locals, but knowing foreign languages will take people a step forward in global communication, and it will open more opportunities in their lives - Why Websites Need Translation - By: Nate Rodnay
Many Europeans can speak a little of the languages of neighboring countries. The English aren't known for their linguistic prowess. And in the continent of America, North Americans tend to be uni-lingual, speaking only English. In some cities, such as Miami where there is a large Hispanic presence, there are many bi-lingual speakers, but in general people tend to speak only English. - Effective Business Translation Services - By: Armando Riquier
The Earth continues to grow smaller as more businesses and non-profit organizations set up a presence on the world wide web. Logically, the demand for quality business translation services increases. The down fall of any sort of growth is the inevitable arrival of incompetent providers desiring to take advantage of a lucrative market. What are the facts to be considered when electing a business translation service? - French English Translation Botches - By: Armando Riquier
It is no wonder why many website owners are getting their sites translated into French considering that there are roughly 128 million people in the world who speak this international language. Whether the web pages are those of a not-for-profit organization or of a business engaging in e-commerce, French English translation services are useful in reaching a considerably larger group of people. - Technical Translation Services - What it Takes - By: Armando Riquier
Providing effective translation services of technical documents calls for special skills and expertise.